Sullivan seeks lessons from U-Va. crisis
(Norm Shafer / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
Teresa Sullivan reflects on the events of the summer and preceding 22 months of her presidency.
Math scores fall in Va.
State officials attribute the drop in scores from previous years to tougher exams.
Mobile library keeps Arlington kids reading all summer
(Michael Chandler / PHOTO BY MICHAEL CHANDLER/TWP)
It’s the latest attempt to address an annual concern for educators — a summer slide in reading skills.
U-Va. official resigns abruptly following leadership crisis
(Norm Shafer)
The University of Virginia’s top financial official, Michael Strine, resigned abruptly Tuesday, six weeks after the end of a prolonged leadership crisis that paralyzed the campus.
Report: D.C. teacher coached students during standardized test
A report from the D.C. inspector general found test security issues at Noyes Education Campus.
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National Education
A new way to evaluate teachers — by teachers
Teacher educators across the country are stepping up to create new, valid tools to hold themselves and their colleagues accountable in an era when teachers have become punching bags for reformers intent on using student test scores to evaluate the worth of a teacher, Linda Darling-Hammond writes.
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Ranking America’s schools
H-B Woodlawn is a local leader in preparing students for college. Where does your school rank?
Hamlet, for the LOL crowd
A Silver Spring teacher has a text-messaging take on Shakespeare — and thoughts on Maryland teens.
Auditioning for teachers
D.C. school officials aim for selectivity by requiring prospective teachers to give tryout lessons.
Photo Galleries
Reliving the War of 1812
Dozens of reenactors participated in the Battle of Bladensburg, which helped kick off observances of the War of 1812’s 200th anniversary.
Remembering World War II
A banner display of more than 1,945 photographs kicks off National Spirit of ’45 weekend, honoring those who served in World War II.
O’Malley signs bill for casino in Pr. George’s
The expanded gambling legislation, which also would allow table games at Maryland’s five other authorized slots sites, goes to voters in November after being approved by the General Assembly.
Principal is trying to make a difference
In Alexandria, new principal takes on challenges at Mount Vernon Community School.
Family grieving teen’s brutal murder
Prosecutors secured first-degree murder convictions for killing of 15-year-old.
Meltdown in Manassas Park
The small Virginia city undertook a massive project to rebuild, renovate and refurbish its public buildings. Then the housing bust hit.
A scary Tuesday at Reagan National Airport
A photographer was right off the runway on day of a close call involving three planes
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